#168: Home Organizing Myth #3 - Debunked! (PART 3 of 5)

06/08/18 • 5 min

Today's myth is a big one. It is a misconception we all tend to believe.

Here it is: Before you organize, you need to buy the perfect containers.

Well, that's not necessarily true. The fact is you don't always know what the perfect containers are going to be - or if you are going to even need them at all - until AFTER you organize your stuff.

On today's episode I explain what it means to organize backwards and how not to fall in that trap.

Links Mentioned in this Show:

Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE

Episode #5: Top Organizing Strategies and Secrets Revealed!

Episode #65: Do You Tend To Organize Backwards?

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Today's myth is a big one. It is a misconception we all tend to believe.

Here it is: Before you organize, you need to buy the perfect containers.

Well, that's not necessarily true. The fact is you don't always know what the perfect containers are going to be - or if you are going to even need them at all - until AFTER you organize your stuff.

On today's episode I explain what it means to organize backwards and how not to fall in that trap.

Links Mentioned in this Show:

Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE

Episode #5: Top Organizing Strategies and Secrets Revealed!

Episode #65: Do You Tend To Organize Backwards?

Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode168

Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com

Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com

Free Guide: "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY

Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

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#167: Retail Therapy vs Mindful Shopping

A listener recently sent me a note: "CarlaRae, I really want to simplify my life, but the problem is I LOVE to shop!"

Do you relate to that statement? I know I sure do! Shopping can definitely be fun. And it can be very therapeutic. But, mindless and impulsive shopping can become a huge problem if you're not careful.

Today, we take a look at the psychology behind retail therapy and I give you some very practical strategies to help you become a more mindful shopper, so that your retail habits don't jeopardize your efforts to simplify your life.

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Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com

Free Guide: "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY

Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE

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#169: The Moments We Will One Day Miss

Today, I'm having one of those mushy-gushy-sappy-sentimental "Mommy Moments".

You see, this coming Thursday is my son's last day of 1st Grade. I honestly have no idea where the school year went!

I know it's such a cliché, but kids really do grow too fast.

On today's episode I share with you a short article written by Jim Daly who is the president of Focus on the Family. It's called "The Moments We Nearly Miss."

Links Mentioned in this Show:

Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode169

Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com

Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com

Free Guide: "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY

Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"

Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE

Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae